Surly taskmaster Synonyms

Definitions for Surly


  • (adjective) given to or displaying a resentful silence and often irritability
  • (adjective) having or showing a habitually bad temper
  • (adjective) inclined to anger or bad feelings with overtones of menace

Definitions for Taskmaster


  • (noun) a boss who assigns much work
  • (noun) the person (as an employer or supervisor) who tells people and especially workers what to do
  • (noun) someone who imposes hard or continuous work